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Dual IE6/IE7 Installation ???

GunJack
GunJack Posts: 11,949 Forumite
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Guys,

is there a way that I can have both ie6 and ie 7 installed to use on my pc ?? I've thought about it and tried a few things, but can't seem to figure it out. Is it possible or not ?? Any advice appreciated.....
......Gettin' There, Wherever There is......

I have a dodgy "i" key, so ignore spelling errors due to "i" issues, ...I blame Apple :D

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  • superscaper
    superscaper Posts: 13,369 Forumite
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    http://www.tech-recipes.com/rx/1188/ie7_use_ie6_ie7_together

    Although not sure why you'd want to unless it's some kind of web development compatibility work or something.
    "She is quite the oddball. Did you notice how she didn't even get excited when she saw this original ZX-81?"
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  • darkfibre
    darkfibre Posts: 177 Forumite
    Is there any particular reason why you want to do this?
    "When you're right no one remembers. When you're wrong no one forgets." :rolleyes:
  • PROLIANT
    PROLIANT Posts: 6,396 Forumite
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    Why? I cant see any merit to this? :confused:
    Since when has the world of computer software design been about what people want? This is a simple question of evolution. The day is quickly coming when every knee will bow down to a silicon fist, and you will all beg your binary gods for mercy.
  • GunJack
    GunJack Posts: 11,949 Forumite
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    It's because I'm having a few problems with quidco, and some merchants don't seem to like tracking stuff through ie7. Have tried leaving off phishing and pop-up blockers, but either I'm missing another setting or some sites just don't like tracking through ie7.
    ......Gettin' There, Wherever There is......

    I have a dodgy "i" key, so ignore spelling errors due to "i" issues, ...I blame Apple :D
  • espresso
    espresso Posts: 16,448 Forumite
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    GunJack wrote: »
    It's because I'm having a few problems with quidco, and some merchants don't seem to like tracking stuff through ie7. Have tried leaving off phishing and pop-up blockers, but either I'm missing another setting or some sites just don't like tracking through ie7.

    So use a better browser e.g. here
    :doh: Blue text on this forum usually signifies hyperlinks, so click on them!..:wall:
  • superscaper
    superscaper Posts: 13,369 Forumite
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    espresso wrote: »
    So use a better browser e.g. here

    In fact you're probably best using one browser specifically just for cashback sites so you can keep the cookies intact. Completely agree, much better to simply use another browser rather than trying to get two different versions of the same browser.
    "She is quite the oddball. Did you notice how she didn't even get excited when she saw this original ZX-81?"
    Moss
  • Stubert
    Stubert Posts: 733 Forumite
    espresso wrote: »
    So use a better browser e.g. here

    Strangely I often have problems getting things to track through firefox, so i do everything for quidco through IE (admittedly using IE tab though so I don't have to switch out of FF).
  • superscaper
    superscaper Posts: 13,369 Forumite
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    If people are having problems with IE and FF, anybody know if there are any tracking problems with Opera?
    "She is quite the oddball. Did you notice how she didn't even get excited when she saw this original ZX-81?"
    Moss
  • PROLIANT
    PROLIANT Posts: 6,396 Forumite
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    IE6 is full of security holes, dont use it.
    Since when has the world of computer software design been about what people want? This is a simple question of evolution. The day is quickly coming when every knee will bow down to a silicon fist, and you will all beg your binary gods for mercy.
  • isofa
    isofa Posts: 6,091 Forumite
    It's a configuration issue, running both will be a nightmare. Better to run IE7 and Firefox and determine which is best for your needs. Leave the insecure mess of IE6 in the bin where it belongs.
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